Poland rallies its air force in response to fierce and devastating Russian assaults – what will happen next?

Poland scrambled its air force early Sunday after Russia carried out large-scale airstrikes on western Ukraine, including areas near the Polish border, according to the country’s operational command. Poland fighters scrambled, airport closed...

Trump wants to slap 100% tariffs on movies made outside the US

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that the US' film industry had been "stolen" by other countries through what he described as unfair competition. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on movies...

Reciprocal Response: Hungary Blocks Ukrainian News Outlets

Hungary on Monday decided to block certain Ukrainian news portals as a reciprocal response to a similar move by Ukraine, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday. In a Facebook post, Gergely Gulyas said Ukraine, in spite of its...

Ballet Pécs: Carmen, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 30 September

Carmen is the symbol of freedom. Her story is the drama of inextinguishable, uninhibited love. "Carmen\'s story, the characters\' world of extreme emotions and Bizet\'s music is very powerful and inspiring. For me, the main inspiration comes from...

Hungary: Hate speech and media pressure in election run-up

Hungarians were shocked last week to learn that the chief of police in the southern city of Hodmezövasarhely had taken his own life. In the preceding days, he had been the target of personal attacks in a pro-government local newspaper after...

European Council president seeks to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s EU accession, Politico reports

European Council President Antonio Costa is exploring ways to overcome Hungary’s continued resistance to Ukraine’s bid for European Union membership, Politico reported on Sept. 29, citing undisclosed diplomats and officials. The news comes ahead...

Late-night TV in the US has a storied history of political commentary and presidential engagement

Earlier this month, it looked as if late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had lost his job after his network, ABC, pulled his show over controversial comments he made about the death of Charlie Kirk. But within a week he was back, and his show...

As Trump threatens 100% tariffs on overseas film productions, will studios say ‘bye bye’ to beautiful Budapest?

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted to his Truth Social page that he wants to restore the film business after it was “stolen” by foreign countries, slamming California Governor Gavin Newsom for making it so easy for them to do so, “like...

Rocky IV: The Quintessential Cold War Sports Movie at 40

“Two worlds collide, rival nations. It’s a primitive clash venting years of frustrations…Is it East versus West or man against man?” “Two worlds collide, rival nations. It’s a primitive clash venting years of frustrations…Is it East versus West or...

Air Canada’s Vacation’s Nino Montagnese has a message for travel advisors

As it celebrates 50 years of travel, Air Canada Vacation’s Vice President, Nino Montagnese penned a letter to travel advisors and supplier partners to say ‘Thanks.’ In it, Montagnese writes: “I wanted to take a moment to personally reach out and...

Yungang Fashion Festival blends millennial heritage with modern design

[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The ancient capital Datong in Shanxi province witnessed a remarkable fusion of history and haute couture as the Yungang Fashion Festival kicked off in front of the iconic Cave 20 of the Yungang Grottoeson...

Chemical Castration Coming for Pedophiles in Hungary?

Opposition Jobbik deputy leader Balazs Ander said on Monday that he had recently submitted a parliamentary resolution proposal aimed at tightening penalties for pedophile crimes and strengthening the child protection system. Ander told a press...

Pro-European party wins Moldovan elections; hromadske gets banned in Hungary: September 29 latest

Moldova's pro-European party, led by the current President Maia Sandu, won parliamentary elections. Hungary banned several Ukrainian media outlets, including hromadske. Ukraine destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using an FPV drone. Pro-European...

Hungary rejects Zelensky's claim of drone airspace violation

BUDAPEST, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Hungary on Friday firmly rejected a claim by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Hungarian reconnaissance drones may have violated Ukraine's airspace. Zelensky wrote earlier on the social media platform X...

Dragon boating strengthens China-Hungary friendship

BUDAPEST, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese festival tradition is finding new life on Hungary's rivers, where long, brightly painted dragon boats have become a symbol of friendship between the two countries, according to Peter Jarosi, president of...

Hungary's Fidesz on the defensive after paedophile allegations against high-level government officials

Hungary’s ruling conservative Fidesz party has been placed on the defensive this week after opposition MPs brought rumours circulating online into the political arena regarding the alleged involvement of Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen in a...

Hungarian drone violates Ukrainian airspace; explosion near South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant: September 26 latest

Ukrainian military spotted reconnaissance drone over the Hungary–Ukraine border, President Zelensky says it could be spying on infrastructure. IAEA reports drone explosion near South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. Hungarian reconnaissance drone...

Sting 3.0, MVM Dome Budapest, 18 June

17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING has added new concerts to his highly revered “STING 3.0” World Tour, including Budapest on Thursday, June 18 at MVM Dome. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic...

Budapest Design Week: 175 Programs on Between 8 - 19 October

With the motto Fluid Boundaries, reflecting on the blurring boundaries of the design industry, the 2025 Budapest Design Week awaits visitors with more than 175 colorful events, the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency (MDDÜ) just announced to MTI. As...

Classical Music Playlist, September 29, 2025

Asger Hamerik was the most well-known Danish composer after the earlier Niels Gade. From 1871 he served as director of the Peabody Institute Music Conservatory in Baltimore for 27 years, until 1898. During that time he composed his Symphony No. 5,...